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UNCW celebrates cultures from every continent at annual iFest
UNCW’s annual Intercultural Festival is a celebration of world cultures featuring music and dance, food and informational booths representing more than 25 countries
Polka! The Polish Festival returns this year after Florence forced organizers to cancel last year
From pierogi to polka, all things Polish will be celebrated Saturday at the St. Stanislaus Church Polish Festival in Castle Hayne.
Rape Crisis Center cautions to avoid victim blaming in light of assaults on men downtown
Chelsea Croom, the supervisor of the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons, said in light of the reports of attacks on men in downtown Wilmington, she wanted to remind the community to avoid victim blaming and, instead, focus on sexual assault prevention.
Communities In Schools of Cape Fear to hold Blue & White Bash to raise money for its mission
Volunteers from Communities In Schools of Cape Fear work to surround students with a community of support
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Biennial faculty exhibition shows off the talents of UNCW staff
UNCW's biennial faculty exhibition begins October 24
Kure Beach hosts pet-friendly Howl-O-Ween event
Put your pet’s costume on (if they will let you) and head to Kure Beach for the community’s first-ever Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest
New Wilmington theatre troupe will make its debut this week with ‘Showstoppers’
A new branch of the Opera House Theatre Company called the Third Act Players will make their Wilmington debut this October with their production of Showstoppers.
First at Four Recipe: Easy pumpkin tiramisu
This delicious dessert will certainly win the heart of every fall food fanatic!
Actors in ‘Puffs’ plan to cast a spell on audiences
It's a show about kids with certain magical powers, attending a certain school for witches and wizards
Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow invites community to learn more about Native American culture
The 49th annual Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow gives the community a chance to learn more about the culture, art and lives of Columbus County’s Native American tribe.
Flu shot fact and fiction
MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner Annie Krzan joined us on WECT News First at Four to dispel common myths about the flu vaccine
Magazine that showcases the people, places of North Carolina launches new feature
'Our State Magazine' goes beyond the paper edition with 'An Island of Your Own.'
‘Driving Without Privilege’ lecture examines the locations, importance and continued legacy of ‘The Green Book’
Historian Lettie Shumate said 50 Wilmington locations were included in The Green Book, a guidebook for African American travelers, published annually by Victor H. Green from 1936 to 1966.
‘Jitney’ explores the issues of gentrification, reconciliation and survival for African Americans in the 1970s
A group of men drive illegal taxi cabs in a neighborhood where other drivers refuse to go in 'Jitney', a show that gives audiences a look at a slice of African American life in the 1970s
Enjoy the sounds of Bluegrass and the taste of BBQ at a weekend festival
The Cape Fear Bluegrass and BBQ Festival is a celebration of bands, food and beer from around the region
Children of the 80’s can relive their youth at Cape Fear Museum event
A totally tubular event will raise money for the Cape Fear Museum
Jamie Lee Curtis announces arrival in Wilmington for ‘Halloween Kills’
Jamie Lee Curtis is in Wilmington to film the latest installment of the "Halloween" movie. The actress posted a picture on Twitter from the set.
Parents and educators invited to free workshops about dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, which is aimed at creating awareness and improving the understanding of the conditio
Two new film-related master’s programs at UNCW now accepting applications
The M.A. in film studies and M.F.A. in filmmaking have opened enrollment until February 2020.
A fur-raising adventure: ‘Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids’ stars 22 children
"Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids" will be on stage on Oct. 11 and 12.
New podcast takes listeners inside New Hanover County Schools
"The NHCS Podcast: Voices of the District" will have a new episode each month. It features educators, administrators and staff.
First at Four recipe: Brownies that are good for you? Yes, please
Yoga studio owners, Tamal and Victoria Dodge, say a well-rounded yoga practice includes a conscious approach to eating. The couple published a new cookbook, "The Yoga Plate," which includes more than 100 healthy recipes organized according to a yoga practice.
Riverfest celebrates 40 years as one of Wilmington’s most popular festivals
Riverfest was created in February 1979, by a group of Wilmingtonians interested in showcasing downtown Wilmington and the Cape Fear River
Elementary school student from Wilmington lands role on new Netflix show
Gavin Munn, a fifth grade student in Wilmington, can be seen on HBO’s "The Righteous Gemstones" and on Netflix’s "Raising Dion"
High-flying event dogs (and their owners) will enjoy
Bark in the Park is a treat for both dogs and their humans
Upcoming events will give Special Olympics athletes a chance to shine
The Special Olympics New Hanover County has a few upcoming events that will highlight the hard work and dedication of its athletes
Spend the day with pirates without spending a gold doubloon
Learn about the history of pirates in the Cape Fear region at the Feast of the Pirates this weekend
Actor Judd Nelson talks about upcoming performance of ‘Love Letters’ and why he thinks a ‘Breakfast Club’ reboot isn’t possible
Actor Judd Nelson hasn’t been to Wilmington since filming "From the Hip" in 1986. He'll return next month for "Love Letters" on stage at UNCW.
Artist’s exhibit tells the story of a passionate explorer of the creative life
"Opening the Curtain: Fifty Years of Image, Word and Song" features the works of Brian H. Peterson. It includes images, personal books, videos and samples of the scholarly work he did as a museum curator.
Lakefest event features lessons on science, nature and outdoor recreation
Lakefest celebrates the wildlife, recreational activities at Greenfield Lake
Keep moving, cars! Park(ing) day redesigned parking spaces to advocate for more public parks
The international event known as PARK(ing) Day was celebrated in Wilmington for the sixth time
Dozens of vendors will set up shop in downtown Wilmington as part of the American Craft Walk
Find some treasures made by North Carolina artists and craftsmen during the American Craft Walk
Grow your gardening skills at the Native Plant Festival
The Native Plant Alliance hosts its fourth Native Plant Festival Sat., Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Hanover County Arboretum
Attention gaming nerds, world’s largest-known collection of games & toys being sold in Wilmington
The best part? It’s being sold off, and you can take home some of the rarest video and board games, if the price is right.
Plastic Ocean Project to celebrate opening of its new headquarters
The space gives the non-profit group a brick and mortar location to "educate through research"
Visit breweries and get rewarded with the Wilmington Ale Trail Digital Passport
Earn rewards for visiting breweries and trying new beer
’Homecoming show’ for weekend headliner at Dead Crow Comedy
Comedian Blaire Postman returns to Wilmington for weekend show
New date for event canceled due to Hurricane Dorian
The Arty Party, a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, is rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 8
Inclusive fashion show celebrates beauty of a special group of models
Those with disabilities have a chance to shine on the runway in an annual fashion show this weekend
Makeup artist gives WECT News anchor an illusionist look
Cortney Cox, of Whiteville, spends hours perfecting her craft of illusionist makeup. Her fiance sent our newsroom an email, hoping to bring more attention to her work. We invited her to give WECT's Ashlea Kosikowski an illusionist look.
Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center helps businesses prepare and recover from the storm
The center offers businesses a point of contact if they need help.
Comedians compete for the title of Port City’s Top Comic
Port City’s Top Comic gives audiences a chance to laugh and comedians a chance to shine
Husband and wife combine love of music with love of running for national tour
A husband-and-wife songwriting duo will take their show on the road
First Act: ‘Wolfcrush’ explores adolescent struggles as four teenagers wrestle with sexuality, identity and social standing
A press release from Pineapple-Shaped Lamps calls the show “the angsty lovechild of Spring Awakening, Riverdale, and deliciously campy grindhouse flicks.”
Block party, dance party and bar crawl planned to celebrate Port City Pride
The events bring together LGBTQIA individuals and allies to highlight important issues in the community and celebrate an inclusive culture
New app allows parents to track their child’s bus ride to and from school
Parents will be able to track their child's school bus with an app this year
Back to school: Be sure to add an eye check up to your checklist
Experts say parents should add eye exams to their back-to-school checklist
Back to school: Tips to make sure your child starts the school year healthy
As you prepare to send your children back to school, there are steps you can take to make sure they are ready for a healthy return to the classroom.
Back to school: New Columbus County Schools Superintendent calls on parents, community members to help students succeed
This is Dr. Meadows first year at the school district and it’s a time of transition for students as well.
Back to School: Is your child’s backpack too heavy?
Make sure your child doesn’t carry the weight of the world on his or her shoulders
New children’s soccer program hopes to capitalize on sport’s growing popularity
A new children’s soccer program recently launched in Wilmington that hopes to capitalize on the excitement of Team USA’s win in the Women’s World Cup this summer
Get your child a free haircut before school starts
It’s a back to school tradition for many students: a haircut before the first day of class. This year, children can get the cuts for free.
Celebrity dog trainer shares tips for pet owners
Celebrity dog trainer Joel Silverman is known for his work with Dreyfuss on NBC’s 'Empty Nest.' Now, he travels the country working with Humane Societies to train shelter dogs to help them become more adoptable.
Support the next generation of entrepreneurs
An event offers kids ages 7 to 17 a chance to set up a 3 hour pop-up-shop to showcase products or services they created
Back to School: Expert shares tips to get your child ready for a school year bedtime routine
Now is the time to start getting your children ready for back to school, especially when it comes to their sleep
Fundraising campaign underway to help hire staff for Arts Council
The organization is currently a one-woman operation with Rhonda Bellamy leading the charge.
Chance of storms inside Thalian Hall is 100 percent Saturday
Travel back in time and experience the way audiences in the 1800's heard storms during performances inside Thalian Hall
Dinner honors Purple Heart recipients in the Cape Fear region
A dinner will honor recipients of the Purple Heart, which is awarded to those who are wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Military
Leme Nolan performs ‘Love with a Ring Attached’
Leme Nolan is a R&B, soul, gospel and country singer.
US Cellular hosts “Ask an Engineer” session for Wilmington kids
US Cellular is teaming up with the Bridgade Boys and Girls Club to inspire kids and teach them about careers in tech fields.
Calling all artists! Wilmington art center searching for show submissions
The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking artists for their 5th Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and sale.
Incluza Palooza invites community to support programs for those with intellectual disabilities
Incluza Palooza will celebrate the employment, liberal arts, health and social programs for persons with intellectual disabilities in the Cape Fear Region